Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to understand these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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